Beach Holidays in KenyaIf
you dream of Africa, wake up to the beauty of Kenya. All of Africa in one
Country. If you dream of a tropical beach holiday.. think. Destination
Mombasa and the Kenya Coast.
With beach safaris,
which is at beautiful sites for you to remember in your life time. That is
along the Indian Ocean.
The somewhat laid back
attitude to life at the coast makes a welcome change of pack from the
thrills of your safaris adventure and is the perfect wat to unwind and
relax.
Its the place to
simply laze about, bask in the sun, walk the white sandy beaches, swim in
the warm waters of the Indian Ocean or share in the diverse cultures of the
many ethnic communities that live on the shores of the Indian Ocean
Welcome to
Mombasa Kenya in East Africa, where the sun shines all year
round!
The perfect complement to the safari experience! With its long stretches of
romantic beaches, Mombasa beaches have become one of the world's great
playgrounds, with plenty of opportunities for water sports or simply
sunbathing. During your stay in Mombasa, there are different activities -
short excursions and safaris to consider.
SHORT EXCURSIONS
Mombasa ½ Day City Tour
Our tour picks out some of the highlights of this colourful city including
the bustling fruit and vegetable market, The Old Town and Port, Fort Jesus,
The Famous Elephant Tusks on Moi Avenue and The Akamba wood carvers centre.
After City Tour, return to the hotel for lunch.
Price per person: US$
Afternoon visit to Mamba village
Depart your hotel after lunch for an afternoon visit to Mamba village,
Africa's Largest Crocodile Farm. Your visit will coincide with the feeding
time at 5.00 p.m. The visit will include the beautiful botanical gardens in
this area.
Price per person: US$
Discover Mombasa by night (dinner in the castle)
Pick up from your hotel at 5.30 p.m. for a romantic dhow sundowner cruise.
Sail past the old port to Fort Jesus for the sound and light show. Dinner at
the Fort and then you will be dropped to the hotel at around 10.00 p.m.
(half night). Alternatively after dinner you will be taken to a Casino and
play for 30 minutes- 1 hour and later driven to Bora-Bora Night Club for the
mid-night show. You will be dropped at the hotel at around 1.30 a.m.
Price per person ½ night: US$
Price per person Fullnight: US$
Tamarind Evening Dhow
To be picked from the hotel for an evening cruise aboard a traditional dhow
and enjoy the perfect combination of good food, music and romantic
atmosphere on this leisurely cruise in Mombasa Old Habour. Highlights
include a sumptuous seafood meal, dancing under the stars and a gentle sail
past the peaceful creeks of Mombasa Island.
Price per person: US$
Ngomongo Cultural Tour
Drive to the "Ngomongo Village", a miniature reflection of tribal community
groundings. Sample their lifestyles and culture in the different tribal huts
and catch a real life glimpse of what may have been before "Civilization"
set in. A number of traditional huts serving different tribal groundings
have been recreated in this theme village. Watch or participate in the
traditional food preparation, sample the various local brews and marvel or
participate in the tribal dances. Return to your hotel late afternoon
Price per person: US$
Full day Wasini Island & Kisite Sea Adventure
Welcome to a day of ultimate pleasure in the richest Marine Park at the
Kenyan Coast. Depart early morning for the tranquil fishing village of
Shimoni, close to the Tanzanian border. The scenic route takes you through
lush coconut and cashew nuts plantations and the colourful villages of the
Digo people.
At Shimoni jet board an authentic motorized Lamu dhow, which cruise and sail
you through an enchanting seascape of Islands to the underwater splendors of
the Kisite Marine Park. Here snorkellers will marvel at the incredible
variety of marine life in the shallow and warm waters around Kisite Island;
the venue for numerous birds.
We escort Scuba divers to explore a number of excellent dive sites, also
teeming with an astounding variety of Marine life which inhabit the
magnificent coral reefs in and around the park.
A sumptuous Swahili style
seafood lunch is served at Wasini Island Restaurant. Thereafter visit the
traditional Muslim village before returning to your hotel late afternoon.
Price per person: US$
Watamu beach is one of East Africa's finest beaches.
LAMU ISLAND
At 200kmNorth of Malindi lies a haven from civilization, Lamu Island is a
unique medieval Swahili town with no roads or vehicles, its streets designed
wide enough to allow only the passage of camels and donkeys. On a shopping
spree there are carvings, brass & gold, Arab sea chests and lots of
intriguing artifacts, not forgetting a visit to the interesting museum.
Day 1.
Lamu.
Fly to Manda Island. A few minutes by boat takes you to Lamu Hotel for
accommodation. Half board accommodation at Island Hotel.
Day 2. Lamu.
Full day to relax, explore and shopping. Overnight at Island Hotel or
similar.
Day 3. Nairobi.
Return to Manda Island for your flight back to Nairobi.
Price per person US$
KENYA AND ZANZIBAR BEACH HOLIDAYS
KIWAYU ISLAND.
Perched north of Lamu is this lovely and idyllic Island very far from the
madding crowd. The clientele is the smart set who like the rustic look of
the Kiwayu's few bandas but also like the unobstructive luxury they offer as
well. Enjoy the proximity of nature in this northern Lamu archipelago. The
"Baobabs of Kitangani" nestling between the enormous ageless baobabs, almost
invisible from the beach create a dream for a couple expecting perfect
setting and total privacy.
Day 1. Kiwayu Safari Village.
Fly to Kiwayu from Nairobi-2 hours. Dinner and overnight at Kiwayu safari
village.
Day 2. Kiwayu Safari Village.
Day at leisure enjoying their activities which includes- Windsurfing,
Goggling, Mangrove trips, Dhow sailing, Water skiing and Laser sailing.
Day 3. Nairobi.
Depart Kiwayu for flight to Nairobi and connect for your flight out.
Price per person US$
4 Days
Tsavo West, Amboseli & Taita Hills 3 Nights
Day 1 Mombasa-Tsavo West (BL)
This morning drive to Tsavo West, part of
Kenya’s largest National Park. This afternoon,
enjoy a game drive in the park. Tonight watch
for wildlife as they come to the lodge’s
floodlit waterhole. Overnight: Kilaguni Lodge
Day 2 Tsavo West-Amboseli (BLD)
Drive to Amboseli, designated a National Park in
1977. Most famous for its elephant population,
Amboseli is also home to a variety of other
game, including lion, cheetah and hyena.
Overnight: Ol Tukai Lodge
Day 3 Amboseli-Taita Hills (BLD)
After an early morning game drive and breakfast,
continue to Taita Hills, a privately-owned game
sanctuary. Enjoy game viewing in the sanctuary
this afternoon. Overnight: Salt Lick Safari
Lodge
Day 4 Taita Hills-Mombasa
Return to Mombasa, arriving around mid-day.